Optomec - a leading global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals - launched its LENS 860 Hybrid Controlled Atmosphere (CA) metal 3D printer. The new addition to Optomec’s LENS Machine Tool Series has a … [Read more...] about Combined metal 3D printer and hybrid machining handles large builds
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The potential of electron beam melting
Oskar Zielinski works in the research & development department at Arcam EBM – a GE Additive company in Gothenburg, Sweden. He is responsible for the maintenance, modification and repair of electron beam melting systems. He recently put an … [Read more...] about The potential of electron beam melting
Electron Beam additive manufacturing process achieves qualification for satellite fuel tanks
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) and provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, announced that it achieved qualification with its industry-leading Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) process, … [Read more...] about Electron Beam additive manufacturing process achieves qualification for satellite fuel tanks
In auto racing, 3D printing wins the race for part production
Wind tunnel testing is essential for the aerodynamic development of a Formula 1 racecar. Engineers at the Sauber Motorsport AG, the company operating the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team, will use a 60% scale model of the car to test in Sauber’s own state … [Read more...] about In auto racing, 3D printing wins the race for part production
GE Additive unveils Arcam EBM Spectra H
GE Additive introduced the Arcam EBM Spectra H at the RAPID + TCT Show. This new metal additive manufacturing system is built to handle high heat and crack prone materials, such as titanium aluminide (TiAl). It will be manufactured at Arcam’s plant … [Read more...] about GE Additive unveils Arcam EBM Spectra H
AM enables designers to take advantage of innovative design for a better oil header part
One of the benefits of additive manufacturing (AM) is the ability to combine components into one assembly, which often results in better part performance. Such was the case for Bosch when the company needed a better common rail injector. For newer … [Read more...] about AM enables designers to take advantage of innovative design for a better oil header part
3D Systems unveils additive metal platform for high-productivity production
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced a next-generation additive metal production platform that lets manufacturers easily scale their additive manufacturing needs and that integrates seamlessly into a factory floor operation. Based on Direct Metal … [Read more...] about 3D Systems unveils additive metal platform for high-productivity production
DP Technology announces premiere of ESPRIT Additive Suite at EMO
Designed to simplify the additive manufacturing process from 3D CAD model to printed part, the ESPRIT Additive Suite will feature programming, optimization and simulation for direct metal deposition, 3D powder bed, and subtractive … [Read more...] about DP Technology announces premiere of ESPRIT Additive Suite at EMO
3D printing moves to conquer golf club production
The KD-1 is the first 3D printed driver head made from Windform high performance 3D printing materials and a precision CNC machined Titanium striking face. The drive was made by CRP Technology (CRP Group’s 3D printing specialized division) and CRP … [Read more...] about 3D printing moves to conquer golf club production
GE Additive creating world’s largest laser-powder additive machine
GE Additive (NYSE: GE) says it is creating the world's largest laser-powder additive manufacturing machine. Tailored for the aerospace industry, the machine will be able to print in a build envelop of one meter cubed (1000 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm). … [Read more...] about GE Additive creating world’s largest laser-powder additive machine
